Background
Shearn, Michael Joseph was born on December 5, 1950 in Oklahoma City. Son of Francis Joseph and Juliana Jane Shearn.
Shearn, Michael Joseph was born on December 5, 1950 in Oklahoma City. Son of Francis Joseph and Juliana Jane Shearn.
Bachelor with honors, University Texas, 1973; Juris Doctor, University Texas, 1976; Certified International Law, London School Economics, 1974.
Associate, Surrey & Morse, Washington, 1976-1980; shareholder, Law, Snakard, Gambill, Fort Worth, 1981-1984; shareholder, Cox & Smith, San Antonio, 1984-1990; general counsel, Texas National Research Laboratory Commission, De Soto, Waxahache, Texas, 1991; counsel, Don McManus Law Offices, San Antonio, 1992-1994; private practice, San Antonio, since 1994.
Trustee University Methodist Church, San Antonio, 1995-1997. Troop committee member Bachelor of Scientific Agriculture, San Antonio, since 1993. Fellow, Texas Business Law Foundation (secretary 1988-1990).
Member Phi Beta Kappa, PhiDelta Phi.
Married Nancy Jean Weaver, January 1, 1979. Children: Michael J. II, Paige Elizabeth.